Tom Cruise performs at Olympics closing ceremony
One of the biggest sporting events in the world has always been nicely concluded with the Olympic closing ceremonies. But there was also something extra remarkable on exhibit at this year's formalities: Tom Cruise.
The renowned actor and stuntman was reportedly going to pull off a "epic
stunt" as part of the closing festivities earlier this week.
It was reported that during the closing ceremonies, Cruise
would rappel into the Stade de France in Paris. A pre-recorded film of Cruise
skydiving onto the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles would play after that. After
all this time, the report is correct.
Given that Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympics and that Cruise, 62, is
known for pushing stunts to new heights, it was expected that someone from the
city would be present to raise the Olympic flag in accordance with tradition.
Here's a live account of the stunt.
After safely landing, the 62-year-old rappelled down from
the roof of the Stade de France and greeted the Olympians.
At the closing ceremony, we saw Simone Biles make an unexpected appearance and
assist in the handing over of the Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The two handed the Olympic flag to Cruise, who then proceeded to ride a
motorcycle in a pre-recorded scene that culminated in the actor skydiving over
Los Angeles.
